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Anthony Taylor retires from refereeing after 20-year career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Anthony Taylor retires from refereeing after 20-year career

Summary

Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from refereeing effective immediately, concluding a 20-year career that spanned 831 matches. The 47-year-old's last match was Spain's 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup last 16 on 6 July. Taylor officiated 432 Premier League matches since his promotion in 2010 and handled every major domestic cup final. He received praise for his professionalism in high-pressure situations, including the Euro 2020 match that required a suspension due to a medical emergency. Taylor plans to transition to the next chapter of his career.

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Key Details

•Taylor officiated 831 matches during his career.
•His last match was at the World Cup on 6 July.
•He managed 432 Premier League games since 2010.
•Taylor officiated every major domestic cup final.
•He was on FIFA's list of officials for 14 years.

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7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League referee Anthony Taylor announces retirement after 20-year career
3:00 PMBBC Sport — Premier League and World Cup referee Taylor retires

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